Beer and Bible readings: Church plans to open brewery, serve during service
A California pastor is planning to open a religious space with a brewery, where parishioners can order a pint and pray.
The Greater Purpose Community Church in Santa Cruz began having services at a food lounge after selling their worship space. The community lounge where they now meet includes beer on tap.
鈥淭here鈥檚 nothing in the Bible that says you can鈥檛 drink alcohol in a responsible manner,鈥� Pastor Chris VanHall .
Now he wants to take that a step further: having a religious space with a brewery.
"Wouldn't it be great if a church could figure out a way to make a product where they split the profits with local community service organizations?鈥� VanHall said. 鈥淲e were like, 'Hey, we love beer, we love making beer, why not do a brewery?'鈥�
He added that his sermon is better after a couple beers, anyway.